Kate Garraway's success is 'bittersweet' as 'biggest supporter' Derek is unwell
21.01.2022 - 20:09
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While she gears up to interview a host of famous guests as the new host of Life Stories and has plans for a new documentary, 2022 is proving to be a super successful year for ITV presenter Kate Garraway. And while the star is pleased her hard work is paying off, a source tells OK! that the success is "bittersweet" for the star, as her "biggest supporter" – her husband Derek – isn't well enough to "fully see it." Kate, 54, who shares two children with husband Derek, has been open about her family's struggle since her husband of 17 years went into hospital with complications from Covid-19 back in the spring of 2020. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page.The star created an award winning documentary – Finding Derek – that tracked her family's journey as they came to terms with Derek's battle and what it meant for their family in the long-term. Now, Kate is set to step up her career with a new hosting gig, as she takes over from Piers Morgan as the star of Life Stories. And according to OK!'s source, it's a "bittersweet" time.
They explain: "Kate works so hard, has been through so much and is so loved. "She is the sole breadwinner for the house now. She knows she should be so happy all of this is happening for her but she's just not." OK!'s source adds: "She can't believe she's in the position she's in work wise but it's so sad Derek's not well enough to fully see it because he is her biggest supporter.
It’s bittersweet." The Good Morning Britain presenter was celebrated in the New Year's Honours list, being presented with an MBE. And earlier this month, the star gave an update on her husband's health. She said he is
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